Editorial: South Carolina Legislature tax concerns and local issues
Aiken Standard columnist criticizes state lawmakers for tax increases and a local option sales tax bill. The piece calls out Sen. Shane Massey, questions rental property standards, urges City Council action on blighted neighborhoods, warns against Common Core in schools, and notes Wagener drug activity while mentioning an Obama plan involving SRS.
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Aiken Standard Readers Respond On City Cuts Willow Tree
An editorial letter laments the removal of a historic willow tree in downtown Aiken Bowery, criticizing perceived neglect of history. The writer calls for reader feedback via TalkBack hotline 803-644-2384 or editorial email and notes comments may be edited for space.
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Palace Malice heads to Grade 1 Whitney Handicap
Palace Malice, undefeated in four starts this year, is slated to race next in the Grade 1 Whitney Handicap on August 2 at Saratoga.
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Newport News Shipbuilding backs Aiken campaign with 5000 donation
Newport News Shipbuilding, a Huntington Ingalls Industries unit, gave $5000 to the Aiken Together Campaign aimed at raising 2.9 million for three Aiken downtown projects including the Center for African American History Art and Culture the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum and the SAS Heritage Center. Over 380000 in pledges have been raised to date. The company is a major U.S. Navy shipbuilder with about 24000 employees and 4 billion in revenue based in Newport News Virginia.
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Astronomy club picnic to view Perseid meteor shower
The Astronomy Club of Augusta hosts its ACA picnic Friday at 7 p.m. in GRU's new science center auditorium with Dr Varsha Kulkarni of the University of South Carolina as guest speaker.
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Jacobs named new principal at North Augusta Elementary
Wendy Jacobs is the new principal at North Augusta Elementary School located 1.9 miles from North Augusta Middle School where she previously served as principal. A North Augusta native, she aims to shape young students and values her long local ties and mentorship from former teachers.
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